Headliners 2015

[paulmuchmore]

To sum up the current rumour mill

Most Likely: Blur, Muse

Quite Likely: Coldplay, Noel Gallagher, Paul McCartney, The Stone Roses

Less Likely: Fleetwood Mac, Foals, Taylor Swift, The Libertines, Madonna

Least Likely: Prince, Bowie, Queen + Adam Lambert

Not to even be considered: Oasis, Led Zeppelin, Floyd

Muse are in Belgium!

[Mezhyp1]

To sum up the current rumour mill

Most Likely: Muse

:sarcastic:

[mocoworm]

Not to even be considered: Oasis, Led Zeppelin, Floyd

NEVER GIVE UP HOPE! It will be Zeppelin.

*prays to the hammer of the gods*

[deadpheasant]

Muse are in Belgium!

True that, I don't tend to read

[eastynh]

They general churn out complete c**ts.

I quite like Lilly Allen though. No idea why she seems to be a guilty pleasure.

Without dragging the thread into the Noel/ Oasis V Blur talk we had yesterday, could someone define the criteria for what makes a Glastonbury headliner?

I was told to stop being ridiculous for suggesting that Noel should headline above Blur. When I stated well Noel at present (and pretty much always has been for that matter) is more popular than Blur, I was told popularity is not a marker for what makes a Glasto headliner. But a while a go when we were talking about Depeche Mode, I was told they were not big enough (which again is silly considering they are the biggest electronic band the world has seen)

So it is fair to say at present I am a bit stumped at what constitutes a Glasto headliner.

Edited April 24, 2015 by eastynh

[mocoworm]

Seriously though, I had a message yesterday from a female friend of mine who's uncle works at the festival. I don't know if she is bullshitting me so take this as a RUMOUR(s) , but she said:

"It's not fleetwood mac. My uncle works there and knows people in the know and apparently they can't get them"

Edited April 24, 2015 by mocoworm

[eFestivals]

It was actually only 5 - the @grchughes is part of the 140 limit.

There is all sorts she could have said, but I think it's a stretch to read into this that the sub is a collaboration. Of course it could be, but I don't think it is likely. With this tweet, we know the "two bands" means they still have two acts for Sunday night to announce.

She didn't say the press reports were wrong, she said don't get confused by them - which suggests they're right in some way, but people are taking them in the wrong way.

People in Emily's position - and especially Emily - are very careful about the words they choose to use. Because of that, you should take as much notice of what she doesn't say as what she does say.

For example, loads of peeps (me included) took her words made at a certain point last year as saying "Prince wouldn't play" ... I later went back on them (I got the recording from the BBC), and she hadn't actually said he wouldn't ... and it turned out an offer to Prince was still on the table at that time, which I heard from a source and then later Emily confirmed that to my face.

I've been sat here for 15 year analysing people's words in this close way, and I don't do it because there's nothing that can be learnt by that close scrutiny.

Edited April 24, 2015 by eFestivals

[neil999]

I quite like Lilly Allen though. No idea why she seems to be a guilty pleasure.

Without dragging the thread into the Noel/ Oasis V Blur talk we had yesterday, could someone define the criteria for what makes a Glastonbury headliner?

I was told to stop being ridiculous for suggesting that Noel should headline above Blur. When I stated well Noel at present (and pretty much always has been for that matter) is more popular than Blur, I was told popularity is not a marker for what makes a Glasto headliner. But a while a go when we were talking about Depeche Mode, I was told they were not big enough (which again is silly considering they are the biggest electronic band the world has seen)

So it is fair to say at present at what constitutes a Glasto headliner.

if you think noel should headline above blur i think you might find it difficult to understand how glastonbury headliners are decided

[efcfanwirral]

its exciting to know there are still two big acts to be announced, despite the already strong lineup.

[eastynh]

if you think noel should headline above blur i think you might find it difficult to understand how glastonbury headliners are decided

Again you are not saying why Blur should headline above Noel. Is it because Damon seems to be close mates with the festival??

And I don't know, hence why I am asking what the criteria actually is.

Edited April 24, 2015 by eastynh

[mungo57]

for Martin's sake, I wouldn't mind Swifty playing although I hate her with a fiery venom.

I also don't find her attractive in the slightest. I think she needs a sandwich or 5 first.

On the other hand, Florence *drools*

(yes I know I am sad)

[eFestivals]

I also don't find her attractive in the slightest. I think she needs a sandwich or 5 first.

On the other hand, Florence *drools*

I'm with you on the first, I suggest an eye test for the 2nd.

[russycarps]

I quite like Lilly Allen though. No idea why she seems to be a guilty pleasure.

Without dragging the thread into the Noel/ Oasis V Blur talk we had yesterday, could someone define the criteria for what makes a Glastonbury headliner?

I was told to stop being ridiculous for suggesting that Noel should headline above Blur. When I stated well Noel at present (and pretty much always has been for that matter) is more popular than Blur, I was told popularity is not a marker for what makes a Glasto headliner. But a while a go when we were talking about Depeche Mode, I was told they were not big enough (which again is silly considering they are the biggest electronic band the world has seen)

So it is fair to say at present I am a bit stumped at what constitutes a Glasto headliner.

Actually, since beyonce headlined, I think the criteria has gone out the window and anyone could headline.

These days mass popularity seems to be as much if not more of a requirement than technical merit. It's just a reflection of the less discerning crowd.

As for blur v noel. Blur are dining out on one of the great glastonbury gigs of 2009. They will headline due to that.

I think noel gallagher would also headline. His brand of dull bland music is perfect for the headline slot and the crowd that gathers there.

edit, depeche mode I just dont think are that widely popular in this country. Certainly not with the yoof. That's my perception of them anyway.

Edited April 24, 2015 by russycarps

[eastynh]

for Martin's sake, I wouldn't mind Swifty playing although I hate her with a fiery venom.

I also don't find her attractive in the slightest. I think she needs a sandwich or 5 first.

On the other hand, Florence *drools*

(yes I know I am sad)

I think Taylor is a bit on the skinny side but I do think she is an absolutely stunning looking woman.

[stocky3000]

Off the lineup poster Russy who takes your interest?

[mungo57]

I'm with you on the first, I suggest an eye test for the 2nd.

I somehow thought you might Neil I know your love for Florence has no boundaries!

I have a weakness for red hair. And tall women with long legs. Florence is therefore my cup of tea.

[mungo57]

I think Taylor is a bit on the skinny side but I do think she is an absolutely stunning looking woman.

I could look at her face, the rest of her is just a bit thin for me. I am a big lad, I would break her! (I meant big in size by the way, 14 stone, 6'2'' before anyone says anything!)

[eastynh]

Actually, since beyonce headlined, I think the criteria has gone out the window and anyone could headline.

These days mass popularity seems to be as much if not more of a requirement than technical merit. It's just a reflection of the less discerning crowd.

As for blur v noel. Blur are dining out on one of the great glastonbury gigs of 2009. They will headline due to that.

I think noel gallagher would also headline. His brand of dull bland music is perfect for the headline slot and the crowd that gathers there.

I have mentioned before that I also find Noels stuff very MOR and a bit bland these days. But I have enjoyed him live. The thing I find a bit sad is that people are quick to call someone ridiculous but give no reasoning for their claim. If someone is going to ridicule me views then it would be kind of nice if they were to validate their claim rather than say I am being ridiculous because of what I have said does not fit with their particular taste in music.

[Gwladboy]

I get she's got some catchy songs, most pop artists do but there's this weird obsession over her that I don't understand.

Perverts I reckon

[eastynh]

I could look at her face, the rest of her is just a bit thin for me. I am a big lad, I would break her! (I meant big in size by the way, 14 stone, 6'2'' before anyone says anything!)

No worries fella, I am 6.2" and and around 14 stone myself. I don't actually mind her tunes. Quirky little upbeat pop numbers that sound ok in the background at work. Not for me at a festival but I have no hate for her.

[mungo57]

http://www.nme.com/news/glastonbury/84852

sorry if this is a repost but NME have only just picked up on EE's tweet it would seem.........

they really are rubbish

[mungo57]

No worries fella, I am 6.2" and and around 14 stone myself. I don't actually mind her tunes. Quirky little upbeat pop numbers that sound ok in the background at work. Not for me at a festival but I have no hate for her.

I don't mind one track of hers, but its not her music I really hate.

It's her attitude really - I mean how can you try and trademark a common phrase? 'that sick beat' I think it was - I mean...... she can't have invented that phrase can she? And taking her back catalogue off spotify cos it doesn't pay what she wants? I mean she must have enough denero already!

[paulmuchmore]

I quite like Lilly Allen though. No idea why she seems to be a guilty pleasure.

Without dragging the thread into the Noel/ Oasis V Blur talk we had yesterday, could someone define the criteria for what makes a Glastonbury headliner?

I was told to stop being ridiculous for suggesting that Noel should headline above Blur. When I stated well Noel at present (and pretty much always has been for that matter) is more popular than Blur, I was told popularity is not a marker for what makes a Glasto headliner. But a while a go when we were talking about Depeche Mode, I was told they were not big enough (which again is silly considering they are the biggest electronic band the world has seen)

So it is fair to say at present I am a bit stumped at what constitutes a Glasto headliner.

I think in terms of the Blur vs. Noel, they're both absolutely worthy of being a headliner, but Noel could equally sub if there is a bigger act available. Blur would probably only headline, though. Blur have the nostalgia factor on their side - think back to the 90s and you have Blur and Oasis, now it's Blur or half of Oasis. That gives Blur the edge on the live stage and makes them more of an appealing choice to have at the top of a festival bill. More people may listen to Noel's music nowadays, but Blur haven't had any new music in years, so at first had the reunion factor on their side, and now have the new album added on top of the nostalgia. All in all, they'll pull in more people to see them than Noel on his own. An Oasis reunion would blow both of them away though.

[russycarps]

They churned out me.

So yeah, you're right.

holy shit this is an unbelievable revelation.

I never had you down as a toffee-nosed, young boy fagger

I have mentioned before that I also find Noels stuff very MOR and a bit bland these days. But I have enjoyed him live. The thing I find a bit sad is that people are quick to call someone ridiculous but give no reasoning for their claim. If someone is going to ridicule me views then it would be kind of nice if they were to validate their claim rather than say I am being ridiculous because of what I have said does not fit with their particular taste in music.

I think people were ridiculing the thought of blur playing before noel. They headline every festival they play these days, so they thought of them subbing is absurd.

There is a shortage of acts perceived to be "headliner sized" as it is, so blur certainly wont get relegated.

Radiohead dont sell as many records as noel gallagher, but they also would headline as they have cemented their reputation over the years.

Edited April 24, 2015 by russycarps

[Boopickledaddy]

I quite like Lilly Allen though. No idea why she seems to be a guilty pleasure.

Without dragging the thread into the Noel/ Oasis V Blur talk we had yesterday, could someone define the criteria for what makes a Glastonbury headliner?

I was told to stop being ridiculous for suggesting that Noel should headline above Blur. When I stated well Noel at present (and pretty much always has been for that matter) is more popular than Blur, I was told popularity is not a marker for what makes a Glasto headliner. But a while a go when we were talking about Depeche Mode, I was told they were not big enough (which again is silly considering they are the biggest electronic band the world has seen)

So it is fair to say at present I am a bit stumped at what constitutes a Glasto headliner.

That is a good question. I think everyone has different thoughts on this.

Basement Jaxx, Jay Z, Stereophonics, The Levellers, Shunk Anansie -I wouldn't picked any of these as headliners and yet they have all headlined the festival in the past.